M2.7 Depth: 84.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Yerbas Buenas (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 02:08:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Yerbas Buenas (Chile) on February 25, 2026 at 02:08 UTC. At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

84.2 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 02:08:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Yerbas Buenas

County

Provincia de Linares

Village

Cinco Caminos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-35.61000, -71.48000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84.2 km

84.2 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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San Pedro-Pellado

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